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In the fog-veiled city of Brighthurst, Elias Choiron-a brilliant yet guarded lawyer-lives by rules, order, and logic, dismissing the whispers of rare magic and ancient curses as mere superstition. But when a cryptic message draws him into a web of secrets, Elias's life is irrevocably altered. What begins as an unusual case unveils a hidden world of power-a world where magic is rare and dangerous, wielded by few and feared by most.

Forced to confront a dark past and an even darker destiny, Elias stumbles upon an ancient, forbidden curse that binds him to powers beyond his control. But as he seeks answers, he is drawn into a mystery that threatens not only his own life but the fragile balance of magic in Brighthurst. Navigating a city rife with intrigue, betrayal, and shadows of a once-mighty navy, Elias must learn to wield his curse or risk being consumed by it.

In a tale where magic is elusive and treachery lurks behind every corner, Elias Choiron must decide how far he's willing to go to protect the city-and himself-from the forces he has unleashed.All Rights Reserved

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